People Over 55

Older Person's IDVA

Stockport without Abuse runs a service called STAND TALL (Tackling Abuse in Later Life). This service is aimed at providing long term, tailored, practical and emotional support to victims of domestic abuse aged 55+, to increase both physical and psychological safety, to facilitate recovery from abuse and to act as an advocate when necessary.

This service seeks to unearth and support older victims of domestic abuse who have become a “hidden group” within our society, by confronting specific barriers older victims of domestic abuse face. A significant way, in which this service seeks to challenge barriers, is by working closely alongside other professionals and organisations to offer training that centres on creating awareness of the indicators of abuse and risk factors. This training seeks to improve screening amongst non-DVA professionals, to increase referrals and to ultimately reduce the invisibility of older victims.

This service seeks to support victims who are either currently experiencing domestic abuse or who have experienced domestic abuse in the past and require support for its impact. Victims engaging with this service must live in Stockport, have a Stockport GP, or have access to Adult Social Care in Stockport.

If you are aged 55+, and are experiencing domestic abuse, or want to access support on behalf of someone who would like to seek support, please contact our Older Person’s IDVA via email (referencing 'STAND TALL' in the email subject), or call our office on 0161 477 4294 for further information. Our Older Person's IDVA will be able to offer further advice and information in relation to the referral process and can signpost you to external services relevant to your support your needs.

If you would like to access training for your organisation, or obtain further information please email us.

Please note this service is not for individuals who are at imminent risk of domestic abuse.